Adolf vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

English French Medieval European

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Adolf Rank #26,599

Percival Rank #1,765

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Adolf or Percival more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Adolf and Percival mean?

Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Adolf and Percival boy or girl names?

Adolf is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.